FMD\u2019s Hunt Valve selected to supply valves for Waterways Commerce Cutters
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Hunt Valve, part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense portfolio, will supply critical valve and actuator systems for two new Coast Guard vessels. It has secured a contract from Birdon to supply key fluid control components for the U.S. Coast Guard\u2019s Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC<\/a>) program, recently designated the Chief Petty Officer class.<\/p>\n Hunt Valve will deliver motor-operated valves for the first two vessels.<\/p>\n \u201cSafeguarding maritime commerce extends beyond the open ocean. We must also ensure the security and reliability of our inland waterways,\u201d said Michael Johnston, president of components at Fairbanks Morse Defense. \u201cThis contract underscores Fairbanks Morse Defense\u2019s enduring commitment to maritime readiness across all critical corridors that drive the nation\u2019s economy.\u201d<\/p>\n The WCC program is a major modernization effort to replace the Coast Guard\u2019s decades-old fleet of inland buoy and construction tenders. These vessels are responsible for maintaining more than 28,000 aids to navigation across 12,000 miles of inland waterways, which are critical routes for the transport of over 630 million tons of cargo annually. Beyond navigation, the cutters also support search and rescue, environmental protection, marine safety, and port security.<\/p>\n The new fleet will have up to 30 vessels consisting of three variants: River Buoy Tenders (WLRs), Inland Construction Tenders (WLICs), and Inland Buoy Tenders (WLIs). Birdon was awarded a contract in 2022 to design and build 16 WLRs and 11 WLICs, and construction on the first vessel is underway at Birdon\u2019s shipyard in Bayou La Batre, Alabama.<\/p>\n Acquired by Fairbanks Morse Defense in 202<\/a>1, Hunt Valve, together with its divisions, Hunt Valve Actuator, Montreal Bronze, and Pima Valve, LLC, is a trusted provider of advanced fluid power engineering solutions for U.S. and Canadian maritime defense forces. The company brings decades of expertise in delivering high-performance, severe-duty valves and engineered system solutions that meet the rigorous standards of the Navy and Coast Guard and are built to endure the world\u2019s most demanding naval environments.<\/p>\n The post FMD\u2019s Hunt Valve selected to supply valves for Waterways Commerce Cutters<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n